2006 Nissan X-Trail ST-S 2.4 petrol

Summary:

Great car, would recommend buy second hand, not new, and monitor service costs

Faults:

Minor issues, squeaks and rattles, rough idle when drive engaged while stopped.

General Comments:

This car is very good, however dealer service is expensive. For example, over $500 for a 40,000K service. And the service is every 10,000k.

Also the dealers seems unable to repair the rattling sunroof or squeaking rear suspension (1 dealer moved on).

The fuel economy is very good at 10 liters per 100km average. Does not seem to matter whether city of highway driving, 600 km on a 60 liter tank is always achievable.

There is an issue where the idling is rough if left in Drive when stopped at lights.

I think Nissan make a great car for the money, very high tech and very reliable, but they just don't have a suitable service support infrastructure, here in Brisbane Australia anyway.

For this reason I will not be purchasing another Nissan.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 20th July, 2008

2004 Nissan X-Trail ST 2.5 petrol

Summary:

Great capable small 4x4

Faults:

Knocked a hole in the sump when traveling over a rocky paddock. It could do with better protection under the vehicle.

Had a recall for something to do with fuel breather pipe.

No other problems.

I had a bit of a problem finding decent off road tyre to fit.

General Comments:

The rear suspension in the rear is too soft to carry any reasonable load in the back. Replaced springs with heavier coils.

I have done some quite serious off roading in this vehicle. e. g The Gunbarrel Highway and many sandy rocky and muddy tracks. The only problem is the lack of ground clearance.

I use the all wheel drive mode on gravel or wet roads, otherwise front wheel drive only unless off road when the 4x4 mode works well.

Fuel economy is not great I use just over 11L/100 Km. Not good when the manufacturer says 6.5L/110Km is possible.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th June, 2008

2004 Nissan X-Trail ST petrol

Summary:

Best medium 4 wheel drive

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car.

General Comments:

The car is the best compromise between the larger serious four wheel drives and the suburban runabout.

It can actually go off road, though there is no low range selection.

The true test is to get it on some gravel, it's stable, and serious compared to the others I have owned.

Its built solidly and is with all extras, cruise control etc.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th March, 2004

2003 Nissan X-Trail TI 2.5 litre petrol

Summary:

A surprise package, Try me

General Comments:

Good performance, Roomy, Comfortable, Towing ability is exceptional, Off-road is a surprise its ability to handle steep rugged terrain and loose sand that has been churned by Log trucks. Overtaking B-Double Trucks on the highway is a breeze. For the miles we have to cover this is an extremely comfortable well performing vehicle that is a surprise package. Not to be overlooked.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th November, 2003

2002 Nissan X-Trail Ti 2.2 petrol

Summary:

Excellent value for money

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car has plenty grunt and is very reliable, comfortable and looks good, as mentioned before by other owners the air conditioning and mode LCD are too low and difficult to see in bright light.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th November, 2003